TSGL: A PROGRAM TO CONTROL THE SOUND ON A CD

[Dieter]

Here is my 5 cents' worth.  I've been using Nero to burn my CDs; have also 
been using other applications.  As far as I know, the normalization function 
can only be performed on WAV files.  Thus, if your files are already in WAV 
format, normalization proceeds from there running an equal audio volume scan 
of the entire set of files to be burned. If the files are in MP3 format, 
they will first be auto-converted (by the software) to WAV and then 
normalized for burning purposes (if you have enabled the normalize 
function).  All of these functions can be witnessed as part of the 
pre-burning process.

To make an audio CD means to burn the files in WAV format.  Otherwise, other 
formats will be identified, such as MP3 or WMA.

The format of the files in HD storage or elsewhere remain unchanged.

Normalizing serves no purpose if there is only one audio file to be checked. 
Normalization is meant to qualize the volume levels of the entire file 
package, i.e., of all the songs which are to be burned at the same time. 
That's why usually the 2 additioinal scans are being performed prior to 
burning.

To burn and review files one at a time using CD-RW media appears to me a 
useless functions.  All files can be listened to and reviewed while on HD. 
Those files you wish to consider for burning can be stored in a separate 
folder.  That separate folder can then be burned in its entirety, enabling 
the normalization process first.

I hope that helped.

Dieter / Nor*Cal